March 31, 2026

Ahead of the PitchMI Championship, founders work with branding expert Hien Lam to refine how they present their companies—focusing on clarity, connection, and the story behind the pitch. The session pushes them to think more intentionally about how their ideas come across and how to communicate them on stage.

March 26, 2026

Built for technology transfer teams, FirstIgnite helps universities and laboratories connect research discoveries with companies ready to develop them.

March 26, 2026

Ahead of the PitchMI Championship, founders step outside their comfort zones in an improv workshop with Marc Evan Jackson, actor and co-founder of the Detroit Creativity Project, building confidence, adaptability, and communication skills that matter just as much as the pitch itself.

March 24, 2026

In this episode, we talk with Parker Boundy, Co-Founder and CEO of General Orbit and a PitchMI Championship finalist, about advancing navigation and sensing technology for space and Earth-based applications.

March 17, 2026

In this episode, we talk with Lindsay A. Joseph, Co-Founder and CEO of BedConnect and a PitchMI Championship finalist, about improving how hospitals connect patients with post-acute care providers after discharge.

March 12, 2026

The Women of Innovation Summit brought together founders, investors, researchers, and industry leaders to explore how women are shaping innovation across sectors, hosted by the MSU Research Foundation with support from the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) and Lansing Regional SmartZone.